Instant Classic - Route 66/Take the A-Train Medley

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    Route 66/Take the A-Train Medley, arr. Kohl Kitzmiller
    Performed live at THE AXIS | Planet Hollywood Las Vegas
    Las Vegas, Nevada
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Komentáře • 103

  • @jesusthroughmary
    @jesusthroughmary Před 5 lety +149

    Theo's voice is so pure, it sounds like it's being remastered on the way out of his mouth.

  • @yoshuahariman
    @yoshuahariman Před 2 lety +45

    i was obsessed with this video a few years ago. other than the obvious we gotta change parts, this chart shows off the versatility of each member and the quartet as a whole. instant classic has always been a good example to me of a quartet that’s consistently clean and polished. i mean, look at how much they move while still pulling off this great ringing sound!

  • @dukeofkings8942
    @dukeofkings8942 Před 7 měsíci +7

    obsessed with theo's vibrato on 'see' at 1:30

  • @StillNotFound
    @StillNotFound Před 4 lety +15

    I love it when CZcams just randomly recommends stuff like this to me it’s the best ear candy ever.

  • @JanaBuvari
    @JanaBuvari Před 2 lety +27

    2 years later, keep coming back for this track - ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT! Seeing it live was even more epic!

    • @Kat.k8268
      @Kat.k8268 Před 2 lety +1

      5 years technically but same!

    • @JanaBuvari
      @JanaBuvari Před 6 měsíci +1

      6 years now! hahaha@@Kat.k8268

  • @daviddotorg
    @daviddotorg Před 4 lety +44

    As a violist (comparable to baritone), I love how Kohl writes himself sun parts/solo's even if his part normally doesn't. My friends can always guess if an arrangement is mine if the viola has melody or a solo.

  • @danigarcia418
    @danigarcia418 Před 5 lety +69

    Kohl has got to be the most versatile of the four of them. I love when they let him show off his talent

    • @nadivkaspi6211
      @nadivkaspi6211 Před 5 lety +23

      100% agree. He has such a smooth voice in his middle and upper register, and his falsetto is amazing. Plus, he often blends SO well that I literally cant tell what he is singing sometimes. I've tried to write down their arrangement of "Love Me Or Leave Me", but I just cannot tell what he's singing at some parts because he balances so well.

    • @jesusthroughmary
      @jesusthroughmary Před 2 lety +5

      He writes a lot of the arrangements so

  • @nickerwin8636
    @nickerwin8636 Před 5 lety +32

    “Oh yeah” part is my favorite... I listen to a different person each time.

  • @tybirous3417
    @tybirous3417 Před 5 lety +21

    The "Let's Ride" right before the tag came out so sudden and so hard that I felt like it hit me in the face.
    PLEASE SIR, MAY I HAVE ANOTHER?
    Just the sudden, synchonized note being put out there with so much grace and skill, it feels like gospel. What gospel wishes it could be, that half second of music was one of the most awe-inspiring moments I've ever seen in barbershop.

  • @nocluewhatimdoing4543
    @nocluewhatimdoing4543 Před 2 lety +10

    Kohl's high F is awesome, but I just realized that it sounds like Theo is mixing a Db 5 up there in the last chord too and is still perfectly balanced in the chord. Unreal.

  • @sasha8200
    @sasha8200 Před 4 lety +15

    Their voices are SO clear and smooth. Listening to Instant Classic is like entering Heaven

  • @JanaBuvari
    @JanaBuvari Před 5 lety +53

    I legit come here for Kyle Kitzmiller's solo erry time

  • @hoptail05
    @hoptail05 Před 6 lety +40

    I love how I can hear each part so distinctly and yet it so well blended and nothing sticks out. Such talented guys!

  • @abigailh2861
    @abigailh2861 Před 6 lety +67

    So good! Kohl though..... 😊 the baritone that steals the show!

    • @AntonMCR
      @AntonMCR Před 6 lety +6

      I think he's my favorite. 1:44 was so damn smooth!

  • @bushtastic
    @bushtastic Před 3 lety +17

    I recently discovered barbershop and every other youtube video I see I have to change who my favorite group is. I knew what it was by definition but I didn't realize how entertaining it really was.

  • @thesteampunksloth8029
    @thesteampunksloth8029 Před 5 lety +10

    2:01 that chord is so clean and angelic, it's just so buttery smooth it's perfect I love it.

  • @hannahburney8576
    @hannahburney8576 Před 4 lety +6

    Oh mylanta, David at the end!!! 🤯

    • @daviddotorg
      @daviddotorg Před 4 lety +3

      if your talking about the tag ending, that was actually kohl singing the high note.

  • @joecampbell46
    @joecampbell46 Před 4 lety +5

    1:37 the guy in the background looks so happy!

  • @terterpl
    @terterpl Před 5 lety +14

    So lately I have been viewing every single instant classic video on youtube neverendingly praising every performance. But at this point... I'm stumped. I think I have atributed them every single complement a group of musicians can receive. There just isn't enough words in the english language to fully describe their level of performance. So I guess this is all thats left for me to say: jesteście absolutnie wspaniali!

  • @allandupale5288
    @allandupale5288 Před dnem

    I need to hear this this next year! Good job guys! 👏🥰🙏

  • @kellinr2407
    @kellinr2407 Před 6 lety +22

    Can't go wrong with (an) Instant Classic!

  • @mtrithart
    @mtrithart Před 3 lety +6

    This has to be one of the best arrangements I have ever heard, and performed so very very well. Bravo!!!

  • @joetastic3594
    @joetastic3594 Před 6 lety +20

    Right now at 2:01 is so clean

  • @TaksSings_n_DrinksMilk
    @TaksSings_n_DrinksMilk Před 4 lety +4

    MAAAAAN these guys absolutely SLAAAAAAP

  • @jonathan12349111
    @jonathan12349111 Před 2 lety +6

    This is so so good! My absolute favourite song that they do :D

  • @susannevada7694
    @susannevada7694 Před 4 lety +3

    Never fail to be astounded by this arrangement and your performance! KUDOS Instant Classic!!

  • @ohhellfire2728
    @ohhellfire2728 Před 5 lety +14

    1:40-1:58 is kohl the best baritone presentation wise of all time? i think so lmao

    • @lifeontheledgerlines8394
      @lifeontheledgerlines8394 Před 5 lety +4

      One thing I've noticed is that baritones in barbershop:
      A) Steal the show whenever possible
      B) Always get way too much into the choreography. Main Street's Mike McGee, Newfangled Four's Ryan... I don't know his last name, and of course, Kohl here.
      It's awesome. I dig it.

    • @dannymcneela364
      @dannymcneela364 Před 5 lety

      Brian D very cool brian

    • @matthewstevenson7452
      @matthewstevenson7452 Před 4 lety +1

      LifeOnTheLedgerLines it’s cause their parts suck😂😂😂😂

    • @wynnmusic_
      @wynnmusic_ Před 4 lety +2

      @@lifeontheledgerlines8394 Ryan's last name is Wisniewski according to their vlog just in case anyone wanted to know.

    • @lifeontheledgerlines8394
      @lifeontheledgerlines8394 Před 4 lety

      @@wynnmusic_ Thanks! I hope I don't forget haha

  • @ben_walker
    @ben_walker Před 2 lety +1

    that's so cool how they switch parts in the tag

  • @duskmallow
    @duskmallow Před 4 lety +13

    Oh my god I just realised that they're called Kohl and Kyle Kitzmiller...

    • @cowchow65
      @cowchow65 Před 4 lety +3

      I'm still not sure if they're brothers or a couple. If anyone knows, please let me know!

    • @buckscott3147
      @buckscott3147 Před 4 lety +19

      @@cowchow65 They are my sons

    • @cowchow65
      @cowchow65 Před 4 lety +4

      @@buckscott3147 You must be so proud to have such talented boys! Let them know they have a big fan in the Great North!

    • @duskmallow
      @duskmallow Před 4 lety +5

      @@cowchow65 They're totally brothers, look at their faces, they look so much alike!

  • @UniqueActive
    @UniqueActive Před 6 lety +78

    Sooo... I remember that comment about 4 tenors.

    • @Paul_K_
      @Paul_K_ Před 6 lety +33

      I stand by it. Usually when someone's belting B naturals in the intro, they don't end up as the 3rd-highest voice in the tag, but with Instant Classic...

    • @travisbrown125
      @travisbrown125 Před 6 lety +10

      Did the Bari go over the Lead on that last note? Sure sounded like it.

    • @Paul_K_
      @Paul_K_ Před 6 lety +5

      Travis Brown yes.

    • @valleayire1972
      @valleayire1972 Před 6 lety +4

      In about 20 years, the arrangements will change. Voices will lower in our younger groups. Given the fact that the highest demographic of new members is about 19-28 will facilitate the need. Even if the 19-25 trend continues, arrangements will still need to be changed to the abilities of a 40/50 something voice.(Since may of our top quartets have caught the barbershop bug and will continue to sing long after their 20's.)

  • @lifeontheledgerlines8394
    @lifeontheledgerlines8394 Před 5 lety +8

    Probably my favorite performance of this arrangement. Gotta love Kohl's arrangements.
    Also, why are the lights having a seizure?

  • @matthewstevenson7452
    @matthewstevenson7452 Před 4 lety +12

    Is it just me or does it seem they support their vocals more the the quartets competing now and are louder?

    • @wynnmusic_
      @wynnmusic_ Před 4 lety +3

      I think it's also the different microphones. But yeah the sound on the AIC quartets always sound fuller

  • @BuckshotLaFunke1
    @BuckshotLaFunke1 Před 5 lety +3

    Oh yes, I love this!

  • @barbarakelly1916
    @barbarakelly1916 Před 6 lety +3

    gotta love that bass!

  • @emilytolman46
    @emilytolman46 Před 5 měsíci +1

    I love this!!!❤

  • @WyattZirb
    @WyattZirb Před 6 lety +4

    I just had my mind blown, i watch these all of the time and this is by far THE BEST QUARTET IN THE WORLD, next to the Statlers

    • @johnkerrison6698
      @johnkerrison6698 Před 6 lety +1

      and the statler Brothers were country and gospel...and have retired...sooo..

  • @NAP4205
    @NAP4205 Před 5 lety +3

    Outstanding arrangement and of course singing!!

  • @MrMark28
    @MrMark28 Před 4 lety +1

    Speechless .... insanity man!!!!

  • @judybeach3991
    @judybeach3991 Před 2 lety +1

    Great singing and super song !

  • @Mr.RobertTheBoss
    @Mr.RobertTheBoss Před 6 lety +3

    Omg so freaking good

  • @CptHoldenn
    @CptHoldenn Před 5 lety +6

    Kohl is the one who hit the high note at the end huh

    • @lifeontheledgerlines8394
      @lifeontheledgerlines8394 Před 5 lety +3

      Yeah. Kohl's arrangements have that a lot. They're very tailored to Instant Classic's strengths.

    • @aliaebbert8400
      @aliaebbert8400 Před 5 lety +5

      Instant Classic loves to end a tag with David full voicing something and Kohl using his falsetto way up there to power through the end of a song. Till' I Hear You Sing is another example of this.

  • @GerrlichStudios
    @GerrlichStudios Před 4 lety +2

    amazing tunes

  • @bedossfrankmusic5084
    @bedossfrankmusic5084 Před 6 lety +3

    fantastic sound, awesomeeeeeee

  • @rushhour8105
    @rushhour8105 Před 4 lety +2

    How does this video only have 106k views

    • @saraalhashimi2650
      @saraalhashimi2650 Před 4 lety +1

      Mobile Master Snow i know right? Let’s get at it people!!

  • @judybeach3991
    @judybeach3991 Před 3 lety +1

    Likeable intro.. nice lead- bass combo!

  • @AntonMCR
    @AntonMCR Před 6 lety +8

    So damn good!!!

  • @MoominJude
    @MoominJude Před 4 lety +1

    Great!!

  • @retire98
    @retire98 Před 6 lety +2

    Awesome

  • @c_gull9995
    @c_gull9995 Před 6 lety +4

    10/10

  • @Barbakoa
    @Barbakoa Před 5 lety +2

    I really want this to trend

  • @lovewillwinnn
    @lovewillwinnn Před 2 lety +1

    Yessssssssss 👏 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏🌸 🗣🗣🗣🗣🎙

  • @tfofurn
    @tfofurn Před 6 lety +10

    I'm surprised the video title doesn't (yet) mention "Take the A Train".

  • @ireallyhatemakingupnamesfo1758

    This is one of my new favorites, no one can dethrone Main Street (maybe NF4 in a few years) but they’ve got something special for sure

    • @AcrobatsIncorperated
      @AcrobatsIncorperated Před 6 lety +21

      pssst, look at their necks, they already beat Main Street in 2015

    • @jesusthroughmary
      @jesusthroughmary Před 5 lety +1

      @@AcrobatsIncorperated LMAO, I was going to say the same thing.

    • @jesusthroughmary
      @jesusthroughmary Před 5 lety +3

      @@AcrobatsIncorperated Main Street literally has six bronze medals from being beaten. But they are awesome nonetheless.

  • @Bingusmomento
    @Bingusmomento Před rokem +1

    IS THAT ERIC IN THE BACKGROUND?? (from vocal spectrum)

    • @oliviermahieu3705
      @oliviermahieu3705 Před měsícem +1

      Yes it is. It is the Association of International Champions, so there are only gold medalists in the back :)

  • @judybeach3991
    @judybeach3991 Před rokem +1

    Ear. candy!!!!

  • @noahfletcher3710
    @noahfletcher3710 Před 6 lety +7

    Change the speed of the video to 0.25 at 2:41

    • @nadivkaspi6211
      @nadivkaspi6211 Před 5 lety +4

      Holy shit, that is the best tuned chord I've ever heard in my life. That's just ridiculous!!!

    • @SignatureStampsFan
      @SignatureStampsFan Před 5 lety +4

      This is also pretty sweet on both the tags in Notre Dame.

    • @Tedula1134
      @Tedula1134 Před 5 lety +1

      2:44 is really where it hit me. Good call.

  • @visionz250
    @visionz250 Před 5 lety +6

    Is the base and baritone brothers?

  • @WarriorsForWalter
    @WarriorsForWalter Před 4 lety +2

    M

  • @dannovack1364
    @dannovack1364 Před 4 měsíci

    This is the new Four Freshman . Don’t sound like the original at all.

  • @susanberry7698
    @susanberry7698 Před 5 lety

    who arranged this? Please , can anyone help with this info?

  • @jimmypetrock
    @jimmypetrock Před rokem

    hmm this is nice but I don't really donate to things

  • @Dustin1047
    @Dustin1047 Před 5 lety

    These guys are very good. Not the best though. Many quartets better.

    • @nadivkaspi6211
      @nadivkaspi6211 Před 5 lety +5

      Who do you think is better, if you dont mind me asking? Personally I think these guys are the most *technically* talented singers. Their timing, vowels, dynamics, and pitch is the most solid compared to other champion groups.

    • @Dustin1047
      @Dustin1047 Před 5 lety

      Nadiv, there are a few I like better: Ringmasters, Interstate Rivals, Chiefs of Staff, Bluegrass Student Union and The New Tradition to name a few.